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• Can Ambition be Healthy?

  We talk about ambition! How ambitious are we? Is it good to be ambitious? Is it HEALTHY to be ambitious? Inspired by Amie's substack post. We Need Your Art pre-order giveaway is now live! A chance to win a custom canvas love note when you submit your pre-order receipt here! 00:00 Introduction: Ambition and the Hustle 00:26 Recording Struggles and Podcast Delays 01:25 Guilt and Ambition: A Personal Reflection 02:08 The Toxicity of Ambition in Society 03:30 Money and Ambition: A Complex Relationship 05:19 Hustle Culture: Is It Still Relevant? 06:40 Historical Perspectives on Work and Leisure 12:23 Personal Ambitions and Creative Drive 18:21 Navigating Life as a Neurodiverse Individual 20:07 Facing the Fear of Misalignment 20:24 Struggles with Traditional Employment 20:58 Discovering Autism and Its Impact 21:46 Systematizing Ambition 22:47 Healthy Ambition and Personal Growth 23:39 Ambition in the Context of Capitalism 24:37 Community and Connection 25:21 Exploring Vulnerability and Teaching 30:13 Balancing Personal and Structural Ambition 36:04 Podcast Updates and Housekeeping

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• How to Be Consistent When You Have Multiple Projects, How We Rest, and Artists' Money Issues (Q+A)

  MORE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS PLS 00:00 Welcome to the Unpublished Podcast 01:16 Audience Questions Introduction 03:34 Multidisciplinary Creativity 16:18 Self-Publishing Insights 24:30 The Emotional Side of Money for Artists 28:56 Financial Stress and Relationships 29:24 The Myth of Pure Art 31:21 Collective Members' Questions 32:05 Balancing Work and Rest 35:43 Supporting Each Other's Strengths 42:09 The Importance of Shitty Art 53:27 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events Pre-order Amie's book here!

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• We Don't Want Jobs!

  We don't want jobs, we want to make art! You can read Amie's viral substack article here and pre-order WNYA here. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Captain Hat 01:22 Discussing the Viral Essay on Not Wanting a Job 01:59 The Taboo of Not Wanting a Job 03:09 Capitalism and Meaningless Work 05:36 Artists and the Value of Work 15:21 Anti-Work Movement and Personal Reflections 18:44 Outsourcing Drudgery and Job Satisfaction 28:33 Middle-Class Jobs and Psychological Impact 30:08 Navigating New Territory: Vulnerability in Work Discussions 30:40 Viral Post Impact: Emotional and Psychological Strain 32:13 Criticism and Personal Reflections 33:42 Privilege and Its Role in the Conversation 39:03 Systemic Issues vs. Personal Empowerment 46:31 The Future of Work in the Age of AI 51:44 The Value of Education and University Degrees 54:31 Empowering Artists: A Call to Action 55:34 Book Launch and Community Engagement 59:03 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

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• Artist, You're Allowed to Stay Small and Sustainable

  WTF why is the video so bright after I export it? Y'all, video is hard! Don't Forget to pre-order We Need Your Art, out 11th of March in e-book, audiobook, and hardback! Martha Beck, you cannot lie said this about it: "This book is desperately needed medicine for our hearts, our lives, and our culture. I will read it over and over until its many truths sink into every one of my cells. If you have ever felt the slightest impulse to create anything, I urge you to do the same. Well researched, beautifully written, and powerfully healing, WE NEED YOUR ART is not only a great read, but a manifesto for our personal and collective freedom. Thank you, Amie McNee!" Timestamps for the ep:

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• What Can Artists Expect in 2025 (Last Prediction Will Shock You [Because it's So Not Any More Interesting Than Any Other Prediction and Just as Likely to be Wrong])?

  Join us as we predict creative trends for 2025! It's all speculation and probably going to be wrong... but we had fun. Unfortunately, the video didn't work, but we will try again next week. 00:00 Welcome to the Unpublished Podcast 01:46 Why You Should Be Hopeful for 2025 01:57 The Importance of Hope in Creativity 02:41 Challenges and Pessimism in the Creative Community 06:30 Predictions and Hopes for Creatives in 2025 07:46 Building Personal Connections with Your Audience 08:05 The Rise of Micro Communities 15:48 Curating Media Consumption 20:01 The Value of Free Content 25:12 Podcast Production Costs and Realities 27:27 Competing with Industry Giants 28:53 Artists and Business 31:14 Class Consciousness Among Artists 34:00 The AI Dilemma for Artists 41:38 The Future of Human Art 52:09 The Importance of Art for Wellbeing 56:02 Final Thoughts and Housekeeping Pre-order We Need Your Art Today and we will love you forever!

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